Tag: Littleton
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Littleton commits loan, incentives for Manning-linked development
The Littleton City Council voted 4–3 to approve a public-private partnership for the First Street Farms development, a hospitality development linked to former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. The vote finalizes an agreement between the city and developer Gastamo Group to close a $5.5 funding gap for the River Park site near Mineral Avenue and…
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Littleton school board denies STEM Highlands Ranch relocation proposal
The Littleton Public Schools Board unanimously denied an application from STEM School Highlands Ranch to relocate its high school to a site on Mineral Avenue within Littleton. The board voted 5–0 on May 28 against the proposal from STEM, a Douglas County-based K–12 charter school. Board members said their decision was driven by financial concerns,…
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Boat capsizes at Colorado state park
A water rescue took place at Chatfield State Park in Littleton after a sailboat capsized on Sunday. According to an X post from South Metro Fire Rescue, firefighters and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) responded to a water rescue at Chatfield State Park on Sunday. They arrived on scene, located a capsized sailboat and helped…
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Teen cyclist seriously injured in JeffCo hit-and-run
Authorities are seeking information on a hit-and-run involving a vehicle and a 15-year-old riding a bicycle in Jefferson County. The juvenile suffered serious injuries, according to a news release from the Colorado State Patrol. The CSP responded to the area of South Pierce Court and West Portland Avenue at about 3:45 p.m. Sunday. The driver…
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Ex-Littleton bus aide sentenced in abuse case involving nonverbal student
A video caught a Littleton school bus aide striking a nonverbal student in 2024 — and now she’s headed to prison for more than four years after pleading guilty to 10 child abuse charges. Arapahoe County District Judge Laqunya Latrese Baker-McKay sentenced 29-year-old Kiarra Jones to four-and-a-half years in prison last week after she pleaded…
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Littleton City Council recommends Mineral Station for passenger rail stop
The Littleton City Council recommended Mineral Station as the site for a proposed Front Range Passenger Rail stop after weighing it against a downtown station. Both options would integrate the stop into the city’s existing Regional Transportation District light rail stations. “We’re very fortunate that the district has designated Littleton as, potentially, a South Metro…
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Armed carjacking suspect shot, officer injured after Highlands Ranch chase
A chase late Monday through Highlands Ranch culminated in a chaotic scene in a Littleton mobile home park where an armed carjacking suspect was shot and a deputy was hit by a vehicle, officials said. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said it all started around 8:30 p.m. when it received a bulletin from the Arapahoe…
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Portion of County Line Road to close for 100 days in south metro Denver
As part of a $30 million road widening project, a busy thoroughfare south of Denver is poised to undergo a 100-day closure beginning in early January. Construction is already underway to widen County Line Road between University Boulevard and Broadway. The corridor, which splits Arapahoe and Douglas counties, experiences an average of 25,000 motorists a…
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Where to recycle Christmas trees in metro Denver
The festivities are over, the presents are unwrapped and the snow is, well, not falling. For those who celebrate the Christmas holiday in classic tradition, it’s time to take down the tree and lights — unless you follow the Denver tradition of leaving them up through the upcoming National Western Stock Show Jan. 10-25. But have no fear,…
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Weekend Things to do Around Denver and Beyond: Hudson Gardens, Small Business Saturday
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email [email protected]. SATURDAY After Black Friday opens the holiday shopping…